All Retail Week articles in October 12 2012 – Page 6
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NewsSuperdrug ups fragrance offer in-store
Superdrug has introduced fragrance counters into store as it seeks to become a more specialist perfume retailer.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must adapt and change to survive
It is absolutely futile trying to save the high street or the ‘traditional retailer’, or in fact any retailer, be it multiple or independent, with a flawed product strategy and trading execution.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Asos would be a good acquisition for Amazon
The news Amazon has considered acquiring Asos was questioned by analysts today given the US etail giant could have made the move long before the fashion etailer grew to be valued at nearly £2bn. Retail Week takes a look at why Asos could still make a good buy for Amazon.
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NewsArgos to step up store closures
Argos is set to step up its store closure programme as it completes its strategic review.
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OpinionComment: Marks & Spencer - Last mover advantage?
Could it be to Marks & Spencer’s advantage that it is building a new operating platform just as its core customer base is moving rapidly online?
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NewsRetail Trust chief executive Nigel Rothband steps down
Retail Trust chief executive Nigel Rothband has stepped down from the charity which supports those who work in retail.
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NewsArgos rolls out Shutl speedy delivery
Argos has rolled out its partnership with delivery specialist Shutl across the UK.
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NewsB&Q hires former Vodafone director as first omnichannel director
DIY retailer B&Q has further bolstered its multichannel team with the appointment of former Vodafone executive Michael Durbridge as its first omnichannel director.
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AnalysisPay-later schemes: What retailers need to know
Furniture etailer Worldstores.com has partnered with payday loan company Wonga to offer customers a new online payment tool, PayLater, which allows them to spread the cost of a purchase over three months. Retail Week looks at the pros and cons of offering such payment options.